Learning Support Assistant

Location: Rainhill, St. Helens

Hours of work: 8:30am-3:30pm

Pay: £90 per day

Have you worked with children and young people with mental health difficulties?

Are you looking for a rewarding new job role in Education?

Do you want to make a difference to an individual’s education and wellbeing?

Job Description

Chalk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant, which is a long-term placement starting March until July 2025, within the additional need’s unit of a mainstream Primary School in St. Helens. The role will be to support a student with mental health difficulties and anxiety. Applicants must have experience in behaviour management. Experience in de-escalation and looked after children would be an advantage. This role would be suitable for someone who has a passion for supporting the needs of young people but also capable of providing a level of academic support for the student. Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience of working in a school, residential setting would be ideal
• A minimum of 3 months experience of working with children in KS2/KS3
• Experience of working with children who have mental health difficulties
• Behaviour Management skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• To be a caring, understanding, and patient person

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service (Chalk can support you with a new application if required)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

If you are interested in this role please submit your CV below or call Wendy on 0151 559 0399 for more information.